EPISODE · May 29, 2025 · 30 MIN
Moving Through Grief and Change with Grit and Gratitude | Laura Bratton
from Parents Making Time with Anthony & Jennifer Craiker | Intentional Parenting for Busy Parents · host Anthony Craiker | Fulfilling Work, Meaningful Life
Feeling overwhelmed by change or stuck in grief? You’re not alone, and you don’t have to stay there. In this inspiring episode, Laura Bratton shares her powerful story of losing her sight as a child and learning to navigate life with grit, purpose, and deep gratitude. If you're struggling to move forward, searching for resilience, or craving meaning in the middle of life’s hardest moments, Laura’s journey will show you that healing and hope are possible—one choice at a time. 00:00 Intro01:11 Meet Laura Bratton02:24 Childhood Diagnosis06:26 Teenage Realization10:52 College and Career12:22 Grit and Gratitude21:50 Developing Resilience27:12 Final Thoughts--------------------------------About Laura Bratton:At the age of nine, Laura was diagnosed with an eye disease and faced the difficult reality that she would become blind. Over the next ten years she experienced the traumatic transition of adjusting to life without sight. She is the author of the book, Harnessing Courage. Laura founded Ubi Global, which is an organization that provides speaking and coaching to empower all people to overcome challenges and obstacles with grit and gratitude.Connect with LauraLinkedInFor More Info about Laura's speaking and coaching, check out: https://www.laurabratton.com/Purchase Laura's book: Harnessing Courage: Overcoming Adversity with Grit and GratitudeEasily improve your intentional parenting efforts at mealtime with our FREE resource, Dinner Conversation Starters.Download our FREE resource, 30-Second Micro Moments of Intention with Your Kids, created for busy parents like you who need easy, actionable ways to have daily meaningful connections with their kids in less than a minute!Parenting Questions? Email us at [email protected] (Please note, your question may be featured on the show).For parenting inspiration, time management ideas, and encouragement for families, follow the hosts' individual accounts:Anthony Craiker: Instagram | LinkedInJennifer Craiker: InstagramInterested in joining our free online parenting community? Send us a DM to receive an invite!VISIT OUR WEBSITE: https://www.parentsmakingtime.com/Enjoy the show? Leave a rating & review: Apple | Spotify...
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Feeling overwhelmed by change or stuck in grief? You’re not alone, and you don’t have to stay there. In this inspiring episode, Laura Bratton shares her powerful story of losing her sight as a child and learning to navigate life with grit, purpose, and deep gratitude. If you're struggling to move forward, searching for resilience, or craving meaning in the middle of life’s hardest moments, Laura’s journey will show you that healing and hope are possible—one choice at a time. 00:00 Intro...
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